Calgary Stampede
Calgary Stampede
There’s a lot going on behind the scenes at the City of Calgary to help ensure the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth goes off without a hitch. Below you’ll find information about Parade Day, construction changes, special events and more.
Looking for visitor information about the Stampede itself? Visit calgarystampede.com
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It’s time to dust off those cowboy boots and head downtown for the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Explore downtown with these Calgary Stampede itineraries.
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Fluor Rope Square is making its way back to where the very first Stampede Breakfast took place in 1923: Stephen Avenue. Every day starts with a bacon-pancake served hot off a chuckwagon or smokie paired with Stampede-style entertainment.
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Here are some great locations along the parade route that accommodate people with mobility challenges (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, scooters) and their friends/families.
Construction pauses
In support of the Calgary Stampede, several City-led construction projects downtown and on major traffic routes are making sure Calgarians can get around during the festivities.
For more traffic information, visit the traffic report page.
- Reopened to two lanes of traffic (during peak hours) on June 10 with remaining work to be paused completely during Stampede for full access.
- Two-way vehicle traffic will continue with one lane in each direction, while pedestrian, walking and wheeling access will remain open.
- Work is currently limited to between 2 Avenue and 4 Avenue S.W.
- Roadway will be reinstated to two lanes of vehicle traffic, with some signage on site to keep the public safe.
- The river pathway will reopen for walking and wheeling.
- Street parking was permanently removed north of 4th Avenue S.W. along 8 Street last month and will not be reinstated. (Lot 6 is a convenient option on the north side of 4 Avenue.)
- Some work will continue through the Stampede, though no impacts to the public are anticipated.
14 Avenue and 15 Avenue S. Mobility Improvements
- Roadwork on 14 Avenue S. is expected to be complete in time for Stampede with sidewalks and roadway open for use.
- Repaving work on 15 Avenue S. will be paused to allow for two-way traffic flow along the corridor.
- The intersection at 15 Avenue S. and MacLeod Trail will remain closed (per existing conditions).
- Pedestrians who need to cross MacLeod Trail will be detoured to the intersections at 14 Avenue S. or 16 Avenue S.
Getting around
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Taking Transit to Stampede? Get the details on extended service, express routes, and more in the Calgary Transit Stampede 101 guide!
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Driving to Stampede and need parking? Get the details on parking on parade day, downtown parking options all Stampede long, parking fines and safety tips, parking deals and more in an Insider's parking guide for Calgary Stampede.
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Your guide on getting around during Stampede is just one click away! Where to find taxis and ride share options to help you get around during the Stampede.
Resources
What Goes Where?
It's that time of year when you'll likely eat more pancakes than you thought humanly possible. This Stampede let’s make sure our paper plates, leftover food scraps, and garbage end up in the right place.
Unsure? Use our quick pocket guide or visit the What Goes Where page.
Prepare for extreme heat
Calgary summers are getting increasingly hotter and drier. Extreme heat can put your health at risk, causing illnesses like heat stroke and even death.
Learn more about how you can prepare during Stampede this year.
Wondering whom to call in which situation?
A safe community means feeling comfortable wherever you are at all times of day. We all deserve to feel safe, no matter where we live, work, learn or play.
Check out our list of numbers to connect you to local teams that can help when you are presented with situations that could make you feel unsafe.